#Maine - The Annual Obsolete #Pesticide Program - Deadline for registration is October 5, 2026
"Registration is now open for the 2026 Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program.
2026 Obsolete Pesticide Collection
The Maine Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection offer Maine residents a free, safe, and environmentally responsible way to dispose of obsolete, unusable, or unwanted pesticides. Collected materials are transported to licensed out-of-state hazardous waste disposal facilities.
The program is open to Maine resident homeowners and family-owned farms.
The program does not accept commercial pesticide waste. Commercial applicators, businesses, and other commercial entities are responsible for disposing of pesticide waste through a licensed hazardous waste contractor.
What can be collected?
The program accepts obsolete or unwanted pesticides, including but not limited to:
#Herbicides
#Insecticides
#Rodenticides
#Fungicides
Disinfectants
Spray adjuvants
Materials may be accepted whether they are unused, banned, no longer usable, frozen, caked, or otherwise unsuitable for use.
Collection Events
One-day collection events will be held in November 2026 at the following locations:
#PresqueIsleME
#BangorME
#AugustaME
#PortlandME
For security reasons, event dates, times, and specific collection locations are provided only to registered participants. Pre-registration is required. Drop-in participants cannot be accepted.
Need to Dispose of Pesticides Sooner?
If you need to dispose of pesticides before the annual collection program, contact your local Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) office for guidance. Many Maine municipalities also host #HouseholdHazardousWaste Collection events during the summer, where residents can safely dispose of pesticides and other household hazardous wastes. Contact your local town office for information about events in your area or see our Disposal Options page for additional guidance. The Board of Pesticides Control cannot provide emergency hazardous waste disposal. If you have an immediate disposal need, contact your local DEP office or a licensed hazardous waste contractor.
Registration Reminder
Pre-registration is required for all participants. Registrations must be submitted by the individual currently possessing the pesticides. Materials delivered on behalf of another person or business cannot be accepted. Registration Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026.
FMI:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/pesticides/public/obsolete_pesticide_collection.shtml
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